About your Maine Master Guide, Rich Yvon
How Rich got his start...
Rich grew up hunting, fishing, and camping all over the United States as well as in his backyard. He first learned to fish with his Dad, Norman in a 12' aluminum boat. Spending time on the Lakes in Maine with His Uncle Rodney (Master Maine Guide), and down to Florida on the St John River with His Uncle Walter Young (Florida Park Ranger Superintendent), these special people and places started an Example and Love of the Outdoors that has carried throughout His Life to Present Day. Rich is a Christian and believes in being self-sufficient and providing for his family from the field to the table, surviving all that our Natural World offers. Genesis 27:3 Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver, and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison
Having frequent summer trips to Florida, Rich spent time monitoring Manatees with Radio Tracking transmitters, Bass Fishing, and monitoring park activity with his Uncle Walter. Blue Spring Park, St John River, Hontoon Island, and Manatee Springs are some of the special places he had spent most summers exploring and learning from his mentor, Walter Young.
Starting as early as 8 years old on Ambajejus Lake, Rich spent summer days perch fishing and evenings fly fishing at Nesowadnehunk Lake with his Uncle Rodney. When fall arrived, accompanying his Uncle in Trapping, Hunting Partridge and Deer was enjoyed in Maine's Back Wilderness. A family past time started his Love and Passion for Maine's unspoiled Wilderness. Learning Maine's Woods, Lakes, Remote Ponds, Rivers, and Streams became an obsession that brought him to follow his dream of becoming a Registered Maine Guide.
Today...
Combining his Love and Passion for the Outdoors, Customer Service, and Teaching, anyone sharing an Outdoor adventure with Rich will have a trip of a lifetime. Rich provides World Class trips and Lodging with support from some of the world's best and foremost outdoor manufacturers.
Rich represents World Class companies such as...
- G3 Boats – G3 Certified Guide and National Field Staff
- Daddy Mac Lures – Pro Staff
- Ardisam – Eskimo, Barronnet Blinds, Ion, Rivers Edge, and Gazelle Tents - Ambassador
- Dexter Outdoors – Pro Staff
- Maui Jim – Ambassador
- Flex Spex – Pro Staff
- FireDisc Cookers – Ambassador
- StealthCraft Boats – Ambassador
When Rich is not on a trip, he can be found writing, teaching a class on Fly Fishing, Firearms, or working the Farm. Rich and his adventures can be followed by social media or reading his monthly submissions in Northwoods Sporting Journal and Coastal Angler - Boston Edition.
